Food Processing Electrical Controls Technician

Direct hire with our food manufacturing client in Manteno, IL. Start ASAP. Pay up to $39/hr DOE, paid weekly through Integrity Trade Services until client onboarding with full benefits.

You begin your shift by reviewing digital work orders and scanning the lines for early signals—motor temps, drive faults, sensor alignment. A packaging conveyor trips a breaker: you diagnose with a multimeter, swap a failed relay, and document the fix. Mid-morning, you tune a VFD to improve throughput, then push a minor PLC logic tweak to stabilize product flow. In the afternoon, you complete a preventive inspection on a panel, update SOPs, and coach a line operator on safe reset procedures. Throughout the day, safety, uptime, and product quality drive every decision.

• Electrical installs and PMs: Build and service wiring, conduit, panels, motors, and control systems; configure components for new/existing lines; execute scheduled inspections to prevent downtime.
• Troubleshooting: Use meters, scopes, and diagnostic tools to find faults; repair/replace wiring, switches, relays, breakers; collaborate with maintenance on root-cause and long-term fixes.
• Automation: Program, adjust, and maintain PLCs (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley), VFDs, and HMIs; fine‑tune controls to lift efficiency, throughput, and quality.
• Compliance & documentation: Keep accurate records of work orders, inspections, and parts; ensure NEC, OSHA, and industry standards are met; contribute to SOP development and revisions.
• Safety & training: Follow PPE and safety protocols; perform risk assessments; train production/maintenance staff on safe use and basic troubleshooting.

Manteno, IL

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, rotating Saturdays | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, rotating Saturdays | 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Overtime as needed)

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); Associate’s in Electrical Technology or related field preferred.
• Accredited electrical apprenticeship or formal technical training.
• 5 years as an Industrial Electrical Technician; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Read/interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical docs.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, control circuits, and power distribution.
• Hands‑on PLC programming/troubleshooting (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley), VFDs, HMIs.
• Proficient with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and insulation testers.

• Frequent walking/standing; occasional ladder and stair climbing.
• Manual dexterity with tools, fasteners, and small parts.
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Work in high‑noise, hot/cold, wet/humid areas; possible fumes/dust; confined or elevated spaces.
• Consistent PPE use and safety awareness.

• PLC troubleshooting
• Hydraulics and pneumatics troubleshooting
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens)
• Servo motors

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Integrity Trade Services offers competitive weekly pay and, upon direct hire by our client, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Contact: Tracie Metcalf — t.metcalf@itsstaffing.com | 219-237-4740

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities